Veterans and Military Students are valued
members of the OTC community!
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Public Law 116-315, Section 1018 - College Financing Plan
- Section 1018 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to provide students with certain financial information and other requirements beginning August 1, 2022. This consumer information can be found on OTC’s Veteran and Military Services in the College Financing Plan page.
- OTC does not participate in deceptive or persistent recruiting techniques. OTC does not provide commission, bonus, or incentive to any party based on enrollment activities.
No Penalty for VA Delays
- In accordance with Section 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Ozarks Technical Community College will not penalize, by means of late fees or denial of access to classes, libraries or facilities, student veterans that are unable to meet their financial obligations as a result of delayed disbursement of payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Public Law 116-315, Section 1019 - - Overpayments and Debts
- In accordance with Section 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Ozarks Technical Community College will not penalize, by means of late fees or denial of access to classes, libraries or facilities, student veterans that are unable to meet their financial obligations as a result of delayed disbursement of payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- In 2021 schools were notified of changes to Section 1019 regarding Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill®, which may affect your eligibility for benefits.
- When a student drops or withdraws from VA certified classes, schools must update the VA and return tuition and fees as determined by the VA as unearned.
- The return of funds may create an outstanding student account balance with OTC, which must be paid prior to registering for future semesters.
- Previous VA extensions in place through September 30, 2021 are not applicable to this type of debt.
- The student may also be responsible to repay the VA their monthly housing allowance and/or book stipend.